Thoughts I've Had About Money

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Today, I’m sharing some thoughts I’ve struggled with when it comes to my finances, taxes, and financial knowledge so I can motivate anyone who may be experiencing similar challenges with money mindset in your business. 

Join me in this personal episode as I talk about how I’ve been able to move past fears and feelings of inadequacy when it comes to my finances and to hear some tips on how you can do the same. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

• My personal thoughts on finances 7:23

• Some of my most common money thoughts 10:00

• Why you shouldn't let mistakes bring you down 12:30

• The Fire movement 19:54

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Gretchen Carder: Prestige is Not Payment: Textiles, Covid Pivots + Bookkeeping as Self-Care

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Gretchen Carder is the owner of Good Quilt and a member of Money Bootcamp. Gretchen has a background in graphic design and now works with textiles as a quilter.  

On today’s episode, Gretchen joins me to talk about her experience transitioning from corporate to working with textiles as a creative entrepreneur, how her decision to join Money Bootcamp helped her gain clarity and confidence in her finances, and why bookkeeping is such an essential part of entrepreneurship.    

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

• Gretchen’s background 1:48

• Her decision to join Money Bootcamp and what made her join 2:25

• What Gretchen’s business looked like prior to joining Money Bootcamp 5:38

• How bookkeeping can be considered self-care 10:15

• How Money Bootcamp has helped Gretchen gain sustainable income 12:51

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https://www.sunlighttax.com/deductionsguide

https://www.goodquilt.store/

https://go.sunlighttax.com/register

Paddy Johnson: Real Talk on How to Succeed in the Arts

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Can you solve the art world’s problem’s for us in one sentence, Paddy?

“Ask for more.”

Paddy Johnson is a writer, educator and the founder of VVrkshop, an online platform designed to help artists and art professionals connect with other artists, get more shows, residencies and grants.  

In today’s episode, Paddy and I talk about some of the inherent problems facing professional artists today and why it’s so important to build a strong network and community when working as a career artist.  Paddy unlocks the real reason you should be sending a weekly newsletter, makes a startling confession, talks about her “24 hour fix,” and even makes me cry.

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

• Conservatism in the art world 3:41

• Finding the right program for you as an artist 7:38

• Income inequality in the art world 12:00

• Why you should be asking for more money as an artist 16:36

• The importance of a network and community when working as an artist 22:01

• A good solution to art problems 26:30

• Confidence as an art professional 27:30

• The real key to why you should send out your weekly newsletter 31:00

• How to effectively network and build relationships 33:07

• Paddy’s confession 36:00

• VVrkshop and Netvvrk and the reason why Paddy started her programs 41:47

• The 24-hour fix 48:00

• Paddy makes me cry 49:00

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W.A.G.E., Working Artists and the Greater Economy. 

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Paddy’s membership: https://www.vvrkshop.art/

Watch Paddy’s free class How to Get More Shows

Fostering democracy in the art world: an interview on the Not Real Art podcast

In this episode, Hannah debunks the myth that artists are no good with numbers and shares some practical advice to help us impart our own ‘freaky flavor’ into our businesses while also taking money-making seriously. You’ll also gain some insight into her journey from punk-rock-loving anticapitalist to creative tax specialist and what she learned about the art world and her own practice along the way, plus so much more!

In all of my talks, I always end with an appreciation for what artists do in the world, which is [that] we are the empathy builders. We are the people bridging divides and showing the less creative part of the population that a better world is possible. I think it can be really hard when you are an artist. I want all artists to take the making-money part more seriously, treat themselves like they deserve it, and not think of all money as evil and all people with money as evil, because those are attitudes that shoot you in the foot. They stop you from having any financial security.

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Startist Interview: Profit Motive, Marketing, and Tax Tips for Artists

Is your art a business or a hobby?

Hannah talks with Laura Griffin and Nikki May of Startist Society about her roots as an artist and about establishing a profit motive for your art business. She chats about empowerment for artists and how she got started in accounting after some bad experiences she had as an artist.

What should you use to track expenses? How and what expenses are deductible? Can donated artwork be deducted? Do I need to collect sales tax? Find out the answers in this podcast interview relevant to creative freelancers in the US.

Hannah discusses what things in nature and the outside world inspire her as an artist and how to slow down to look at things that most people don’t notice. How does she choose what she paints in her art practice?

They talk about using your left brain vs. right brain and balancing art and your business practice. Hannah goes into depth about how to show the IRS that your art is a business and not a hobby. They discuss how to show a profit motive through your activities and record-keeping—even if your business is not yet generating a profit.

Hannah gives specific information about tracking business expenses and receipts with examples that pertain to creative people. She also discusses how LLCs are legal and not a tax entities. They explore how to prevent tax audits and common deductible expenses, including details about mileage, business meals, donations, etc.

Money Bootcamp is an annual membership for creators to get you set up right and tracking all the right things without wasting your time. You'll have more time for creative pursuits when you stop worrying about your finances and money.